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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.02, 556.33 and 197.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.02, 556.33 and 197.78 is: 296.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.02 : 556.33 = 197.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.02/556.33 = 197.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.02x = 556.33 × 197.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.02x = 110,030.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,030.95/371.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.56

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